{"product_id":"life-beyond-measure-lp-9780061562792","title":"Life Beyond Measure LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe bestselling author and American icon offers lessons from his own remarkable life in the form of letters to his great-grandaughter\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe author of \u003cem\u003eThe Measure of a Man \u003c\/em\u003eand one of the most revered actors in the history of Hollywood offers a book that features inspirational advice and personal stories from his extraordinary life. Written in the form of extended letters to his new great-granddaughter, Sidney Poitier offers perspective and wisdom gained from his memories of being a boy in the Bahamas; breaking the race barrier in theater and film during the Civil Rights Era; achieving stardom and success in Hollywood; and as a diplomat and humanitarian. In his role as father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Poitier shares his experience of the most important passages in life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePoitier, Sidney:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eSidney Poitier was the first black actor to win the Academy Award for best actor for his outstanding performance in \u003cem\u003eLilies of the Field\u003c\/em\u003e in 1963. His landmark films include \u003cem\u003eThe Defiant Ones\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eA Patch of Blue\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eGuess Who's Coming to Dinner\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eTo Sir, With Love\u003c\/em\u003e. He has starred in over forty films, directed nine, and written four. He is the author of two autobiographies: \u003cem\u003eThis Life\u003c\/em\u003e and the Oprah's Book Club pick and \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller \u003cem\u003eThe Measure of a Man\u003c\/em\u003e. Among many other accolades, Poitier has been awarded the Screen Actors Guild's highest honor, the Life Achievement Award, for an outstanding career and humanitarian accomplishment. He is married, has six daughters, four grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harperone Large Print","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50843997798674,"sku":"9780061562792","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_09e0f6a4-4af9-4c4e-8169-9ec24b6ddf77.jpg?v=1737306241","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/life-beyond-measure-lp-9780061562792","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}